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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.25, 22,315.14 and 13,079.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.25, 22,315.14 and 13,079.94 is: 19,644.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.25 : 22,315.14 = 13,079.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.25/22,315.14 = 13,079.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.25x = 22,315.14 × 13,079.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.25x = 291,880,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,880,643.24/14,858.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.35

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